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Your Trusted Partner for Helicopter Services in North America
Remote Helicopters has established itself as an industry leader in delivering safe, efficient, and reliable helicopter services across North America. With a highly trained management team and experienced flight crews, we prioritize personalized service to ensure every client's needs are met with precision and care. Our commitment to excellence is driven by a passion for safety, innovation, and customer satisfaction, supported by a diverse fleet of light, intermediate, and medium-category helicopters. We continuously invest in advanced technology and equipment, including satellite-based tracking, thermal imaging systems, and specialized external load gear, to maintain operational superiority in challenging environments. Our expertise spans critical sectors such as forestry management, oil and gas operations, emergency response, and aerial surveying, where we leverage over 35 years of experience in wildfire suppression and remote logistics.We adhere to rigorous safety protocols and regulatory compliance, including Transport Canada-approved maintenance standards, to guarantee mission readiness at all times. Our dedication to environmental stewardship is evident in services like aerial seeding and land reclamation, which minimize ecological impact while achieving client objectives. With strategically located bases in Edmonton, Slave Lake, High Prairie, and Kamloops, we provide rapid response capabilities and tailored solutions for both urban and remote operations. Our team's proficiency in complex missionsfrom hoisting and rappelling for search and rescue to precision lifting in congested areassets us apart as a trusted partner for diverse industries. By combining technical expertise with a customer-centric approach, Remote Helicopters remains committed to redefining what is possible in aerial services.
Services
Forestry
Mining and Exploration
Oil and Gas
Emergency Management
General Charter
Aerial Seeding
Wildlife Management
Pipeline Patrols
Construction Support
Avalanche Control
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in aerial firefighting and remote operations.
- Our diverse fleet includes light to medium helicopters equipped for specialized missions.
- We maintain Transport Canada-approved maintenance standards for aircraft reliability.
- Our team provides 24-hour standby emergency response services across North America.
- We utilize advanced technology like thermal imaging and satellite mapping for precision.
Services
Forestry
Remote Helicopters provides comprehensive forestry services, including wildfire suppression, aerial seeding, and wildlife management. Our aircraft are equipped with water buckets, belly tanks, and thermal imaging systems to combat fires with precision. We support reforestation projects and habitat assessments using tablet-based mapping software and bubble-window visibility for low-level surveys.
Oil and Gas
We offer specialized helicopter support for oil and gas operations, including pipeline patrols, seismic surveys, and construction logistics. Our fleet features sling gear and satellite navigation to transport equipment and personnel safely. Advanced laser gas detection and thermal imaging systems enable efficient leak detection and environmental monitoring in remote locations.
Emergency Management
Our emergency services include aerial firefighting, medical evacuations, and search-and-rescue operations. Helicopters are configured with stretchers, hoisting systems, and emergency flight rescue equipment for rapid response. With 24-hour standby capabilities and Class D external load certification, we deliver critical support during natural disasters and industrial emergencies.
General Charter
We provide customized helicopter charter services for corporate travel, aerial photography, and precision lifting. Our fleet accommodates up to 14 passengers and supports external loads up to 4,000 lbs. Pilots are trained in vertical reference flying for rooftop deliveries and congested-area operations, ensuring safe and efficient transport.
Mining and Exploration
Remote Helicopters supports mining operations with heli-portable drill transport, remote camp logistics, and geophysical surveys. Our aircraft move crews and equipment to isolated sites while minimizing environmental impact. Customized sling gear and medevac kits ensure safety during exploration and infrastructure projects in challenging terrain.
Questions
What helicopter tour options are available in Alberta?
We offer sightseeing tours in Edmonton, Jasper, Hinton, and Slave Lake, with customizable routes over the Rocky Mountains, Edmonton skyline, and Badlands.
Do you provide emergency medical evacuation services?
Yes, we offer 24-hour standby aerial medevac services with specialized equipment and partnerships with medical providers at all base locations.
What industries do your helicopter services support?
We serve forestry, oil and gas, mining, construction, environmental conservation, and emergency management sectors across North America.
Can your helicopters handle heavy lifting operations?
Our fleet supports external loads up to 4,000 lbs with precision vertical reference flying for rooftop deliveries and industrial projects.
Are your pilots trained for specialized missions?
Our crew has expertise in wildfire suppression, hoisting, rappelling, and thermal imaging operations, with decades of combined experience in remote environments.
What safety certifications do you maintain?
We adhere to Transport Canada-approved maintenance standards and hold Class D external load rescue certification for emergency operations.